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I love this reminder of the beauty and strength of water flowing and softness that yields. Especially at the end of a year where loud voices and busyness reigned for some.

You remind us of the lessons in nature that return us to ourselves. Thank you.

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jeanette!

I agree—there’s no better time than the end of the year to slow down and reflect on these important qualities.

Thank you for reading!

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Such an important point I think and so many people don’t think like this. When there are challenges, even illness, the general idea is to conquer, to eradicate in a forceful way and yet I am inclined to changing challenges by being in a soft space that includes them and lets them dissolve of their own accord.

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You're absolutely right, Dominique! I think it comes down to how we're conditioned to think. We're not taught balance—we're often only shown one side of the coin: conquering and eradicating through force.

But I believe that when we learn to go with the flow, we naturally understand when it's time to push forward. And the beauty of it is, it won't even feel like pushing because it will come so effortlessly.

As you mentioned, most challenges tend to resolve themselves when we allow them to. After all, the idea of a "challenge" is something we often create in our own minds.

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A very interesting perspective. I was also thinking about light. How the sun can warm your face on spring day after a cold winter or a soft light to read by on a quiet night or the gentle light of a candle during a romantic dinner. But light also has the strength to power industries or accelerate solar sails in space. Strength coming from flexible softness.

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Those are really great examples, James! The more you reflect on it, the more you realize how much strength can actually emerge from softness.

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"What is one challenge in my life right now that I can approach with softness instead of hardness?" Building new things, whether is a business, a career, or a skill. Being softer to yourself, finding a way to take time and enjoy the process instead of pushing for "the hustle" that so many rave about. It's fake news. Good things take time.

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I feel you, Eva! I love building things too, so I’ve definitely struggled with going easier on myself. But honestly, once you start being a little gentler on yourself, it gets easier to find balance and cut yourself a break. And yes, hustle culture is totally overrated. I love what I do, but I still make sure to take breaks and not push too hard. Balance is key, even when you love what you’re doing.

Thanks for sharing your weekly reflection—I really appreciate it! :)

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This was tremendous. Thanks for writing it and may be my favorite of yours.

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Thank you so much for reading and sharing your feedback, Michael! :)

I have to say, I think this might be my favorite as well.

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